QA Consultant

Exact Sourcing Limited; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in healthcare is seeking a Principal QA Consultant to provide Quality Assurance support for clients engaged in clinical drug development. The ideal candidate will manage Quality Management Systems, deliver training seminars, and maintain high standards of client compliance. Candidates should possess a BSc in a life science discipline and relevant GCP Quality Assurance experience. This is a senior, client-facing position offering a key role in supporting clinical programs within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in life sciences is required.
• Experience in clinical drug development is essential.
• Understanding of regulatory environment for clinical trials is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide GCP QA support to clients across clinical development.
• Manage Quality Management Systems for clients.
• Deliver GCP training seminars to client teams.

Skills

GCP Quality Assurance

Regulatory understanding

IT and word-processing skills

Clinical drug development experience

Education

BSc (or equivalent) in a life science discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

The Role of QA Consultant

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal QA Consultant to provide GCP Quality Assurance consultancy support to clients involved in clinical drug development. This is a senior, client-facing role with responsibility for delivering high‑quality QA services, managing quality systems, and supporting clinical development programmes in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Consultancy Responsibilities

• Act as a GCP QA Consultant to clients, providing QA support across clinical development programmes
• Manage Quality Management Systems (QMS) for clients
• Prepare, implement, and maintain core Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Deliver GCP training seminars to client teams
• Perform Quality Control (QC) reviews of essential clinical trial documentation

General & Business Responsibilities

• Support business development activities, including preparation of proposals
• Prepare invoices and oversee budgets for assigned projects
• Maintain the organisation's reputation as an ethical and expert consultancy
• Ensure strict confidentiality of clinical trial participants, client information, and company data
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, investigators, suppliers, and consultants
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote a positive team culture
• Contribute ideas to support efficient company operations and continuous improvement
• Maintain awareness of ongoing projects and overall business activities
• Effectively plan and manage personal workload
• Maintain technical expertise through continuous professional development
• Work in accordance with internal Standard Operating Procedures

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc (or equivalent) in a life science discipline
• Relevant experience in clinical drug development
• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment for conducting clinical trials
• Demonstrated experience in GCP Quality Assurance
• Competent IT and word‑processing skills, including Microsoft Office applications

How to Apply

If you feel that the QA Consultant role is for you then please do apply.

By applying for this QA Consultant you are agreeing to your CV being held on our database, stored confidentially and securely. Your CV details will be used and kept only to provide recruitment services from us. We will only send your details to clients once discussed with you and your data will not be shared with any other third party. You can ask for the deletion or correction of your data, or to opt out of this service at any point by informing Exact Sourcing.

We very much look forward to hearing from you and will be reviewing all applications over the next 2 to 3 weeks. If you are selected, we will be in contact and if not, we will be keeping your details on file for any future vacancies.

Exact Sourcing is an equal opportunities employer